Northwestern Ireland Hike

So, I'm thinking that if anyone comes to visit this summer who's up for an extremely long (16 mile) hike, well, this would be a good place. CNN Article about Blacklion Ireland However, I'm figuring that cutting down the route would be in my out-of-shape-body's best interest. But hey - it looks pretty. Thanks for the article, Ali!

Am I excited about Dublin?

So, people keep asking me "are you excited yet?" or stating their jealousy factor. Frankly, I'm still in shock after signing the papers commiting myself to at least 6 months in Ireland. And I haven't had time to digest the news really since my current psychocrazyscheduledproject is eatting my life, soul and brain. But when it launches, I plan to be thoroughly obsessed.

Now, don't get me wrong. I got 2 books (Culture Shock! Ireland (Culture Shock! Country Guides: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) & Lonely Planet Dublin) for my upcoming adventure for myself and was gifted 2 more (Lonely Planet Ireland & Gutsy Women: More Travel Tips and Wisdom for the Road). I've finished reading all the sections I feel like completely devouring before I go of LP Dublin and Culture Shock Ireland is one of my beddy-bye books that alternates with good ol' fantasy standbys.

Now - all I have to do is make it to the point where I can be obsessive more than I am. Meaning: finish project!! Back to work for me!